External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Maldivian Foreign Affairs Minister Moosa Zameer will soon preside over the handover ceremony for two significant India-funded projects in the Maldives: the reclamation and shore protection project and the inauguration of the 4-lane Detour Link road project.
On Sunday, Minister Moosa Zameer welcomed EAM Jaishankar to Addu City, emphasizing the importance of these initiatives. In a post on X, Zameer highlighted that both projects have been facilitated by the Indian government under the Line of Credit (LoC) from EXIM Bank, noting their contribution to the development and prosperity of the people of Addu City.
“Pleasure to welcome External Affairs Minister @DrSJaishankar to Addu City. We will soon commence the handover ceremony of the reclamation and shore protection project and the inauguration of the 4-Lane Detour Link road project. Both projects facilitated by the Government of India under the LoC of EXIM Bank. These projects will contribute to the development and prosperity of the people of Addu City,” Moosa Zameer shared on X.
During his visit to Male on Saturday, EAM Jaishankar met with Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) President Abdulla Shahid, who expressed confidence in India’s continued support for the Maldives. Shahid acknowledged the economic and diplomatic challenges faced due to the previous government’s anti-India stance and welcomed the shift towards stronger bilateral relations.
The MDP also released a statement praising the various India-funded projects and the exchange of notes to train an additional 1,000 civil service officers under a key human resource program initiated during President Solih’s administration.
Furthermore, on Saturday, EAM Jaishankar handed over a significant water and sanitation project worth USD 110 million to the Maldives, also funded by India. This visit marks Jaishankar’s first trip to the island nation since his re-appointment for a second term.